DailyFinance.comhttp://www.dailyfinance.comDailyFinance.comhttp://o.aolcdn.com/os/df/2013/img/2-dailyfinance_logo_m.pngDailyFinance.comhttp://www.dailyfinance.comen-usCopyright 2015 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/It's not too late to cut $2 million price tag on Chelsea Clinton weddinghttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/07/23/price-tag-on-chelsea-clinton-wedding-hits-2-million/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/07/23/price-tag-on-chelsea-clinton-wedding-hits-2-million/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/07/23/price-tag-on-chelsea-clinton-wedding-hits-2-million/#commentsFiled under: InvestingWhile the average cost of weddings is dropping in America because of the economy, Chelsea Clinton's secretive wedding to Marc Mezvinsky on July 31 is clocking in at $2 million, according to estimates.

The inflated price tag for the event, which will take place at an estate in Rhinebeck, NY, might seem natural, given the added security that would be necessary for the daughter of a former President, but that's not the only thing that's driving up the price. As ABC News notes, Jenna Bush's wedding was estimated to have cost just $100,000. Experts are saying that the Clintons are paying more than that for the event location rental alone.

Other costs with big price tags include the food, the flowers, and all "normal" other expenses that are merely inflated because of the nature of the event -- which may be more about impressing the likes of Oprah and other celebs than it is about the politicos in attendance.

There's still time for the Clintons to cut back on these costs. WalletPop has some tips from some experts of our own -- a couple that cut $13,000 off the costs of their wedding after the groom got laid off. Read My Lay-off Wedding.

]]>2 million wedding2M wedding for chelsea clintonchelsea clinton and marc mezvinskychelsea clinton weddingBeth PinskerFri, 23 Jul 2010 07:31:00 ESTWellpoint glitch exposes data to publichttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/30/wellpoint-glitch-exposes-data-to-public/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/30/wellpoint-glitch-exposes-data-to-public/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/30/wellpoint-glitch-exposes-data-to-public/#commentsFiled under: InvestingFor the second time in two years, the health insurance company Wellpoint is having trouble keeping data private. The latest incident occurred in March, when a glitch in a computer program exposed data like credit card numbers, medical records from 470,000 customers. The glitch was revealed in a lawsuit by a customer who was able to access data by manipulating web addresses and call up sensitive information. The glitch was fixed in March after it was discovered but the company is now alerting customers.

The last Wellpoint data breach was in 2008, when the company lost a CD with the record of 75,000 people.

]]>data breachesidentity theftwellpointwellpoint data glitchwellpoint exposes datawellpoint glitchBeth PinskerWed, 30 Jun 2010 07:10:00 ESTSupreme Court rules handgun ban unconstitutionalhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/29/supreme-court-rules-handgun-ban-unconstitutional/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/29/supreme-court-rules-handgun-ban-unconstitutional/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/29/supreme-court-rules-handgun-ban-unconstitutional/#commentsFiled under: InvestingThe Supreme Court is is in the headlines for more than just the Elena Kagan confirmation hearings. In the midst of that process, the Court has ruled against a decades-old handgun ban in Chicago, ruling it unconstitutional in a 5-4 decision on Monday.

The ruling against the ban doesn't necessarily make legally buying handguns easier now will it probably shift the gun-selling industry nationwide. States and municipalities are still trying to make buying guns harder, with limits on types of guns available for sale, waiting periods and other restrictions. Chicago's Mayor says he's considering measures like requiring training courses for gun owners.

]]>chicago gun bangun bangun controlsupreme court and gunssurpreme court gun controlsurpreme court gun decisionBeth PinskerTue, 29 Jun 2010 07:32:00 ESTOprah tops Forbes Celebrity 100 Listhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/29/oprah-tops-forbes-celebrity-100-list/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/29/oprah-tops-forbes-celebrity-100-list/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/29/oprah-tops-forbes-celebrity-100-list/#commentsFiled under: InvestingAs we reported last night on WalletPop, Oprah took back the top spot on Forbes Celebrity 100 list, and is making all sorts of fanfare this morning celebrity her victory. She was ousted last year by Angelina Jolie, but that turned out to be a short-lived dethroning, because Oprah is back this year and Jolie is merely number 18.

]]>forbes celebrity 100forbes top celebritiesoprah and forbesoprah most powerfuloprah top celebrityBeth PinskerTue, 29 Jun 2010 07:19:00 ESTBaby for sale for $25 at Walmart, couple chargedhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/25/baby-for-sale-for-25-at-walmart-couple-charged/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/25/baby-for-sale-for-25-at-walmart-couple-charged/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/25/baby-for-sale-for-25-at-walmart-couple-charged/#commentsFiled under: InvestingParents often joke about a price for their babies when they get to the check-out counter at stores (at least we do), but perhaps that's not so funny anymore in light of a couple's recent attempt to actually sell a baby for $25 with Walmart as the setting. Police in Salinas, Calif. say that a couple tried to sell their 6-month old outside the store on Wednesday.

People approached in the parking lot by the couple thought they were joking, but when the offers became more persistent, they called the police.

]]>baby for sale for 25 at walmartbaby sale at Walmartbaby sold for 25 at walmartcouple tries to sell baby for 25walmartwalmart 25 babyBeth PinskerFri, 25 Jun 2010 09:57:00 ESTJoan Rivers sued by ex-manager in ironic twisthttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/25/joan-rivers-sued-by-ex-manager-in-ironic-twist/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/25/joan-rivers-sued-by-ex-manager-in-ironic-twist/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/25/joan-rivers-sued-by-ex-manager-in-ironic-twist/#commentsFiled under: InvestingIn a Hollywood tangle made for juicy tabloid headlines, Joan Rivers was having a dispute with her ex-manager Billy Sammath and said in an interview that the manager was suing her, among other charges. Now that manger is indeed suing her -- for saying that he was suing her. Not following? As an example of how work disputes can get blown out of proportion according to how much money is involved, the manager claims this is a defamation of his character and has added it to claims that Rivers cheated him out of money.

What do you think? Why are there so many disputes among Hollywood stars and the people they pay to help their careers?

]]>billy sammathhollywood managersjoan riversjoan rivers managerjoan rivers suedjoan rivers sued by billy sammathBeth PinskerFri, 25 Jun 2010 08:10:00 ESTVal Kilmer sorry now, New Mexico applauds and grants B&Bhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/25/val-kilmer-sorry-now-new-mexico-applauds/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/25/val-kilmer-sorry-now-new-mexico-applauds/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/25/val-kilmer-sorry-now-new-mexico-applauds/#commentsFiled under: InvestingAfter the flap over remarks he made about New Mexico blew up, Val Kilmer has formally apologized to his neighbors in San Miguel, N.M. As we told you the other day in our story about the controversy, Kilmer was in hot water over remarks he made to Rolling Stone magazine and other publications over the past seven years and when he applied for a permit to turn his 6,000-acre ranch into a bed and breakfast, the town turned on him.

Kilmer issues his apology in a public statement, and he immediately got his zoning permissions to convert his ranch.

]]>New Mexicopecos ranchsan miguelval kilmerval kilmer apologizesval kilmer sorryBeth PinskerFri, 25 Jun 2010 08:01:00 ESTYour house-buying questions answered on What Works Nowhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/22/your-house-buying-questions-answered-on-what-works-now/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/22/your-house-buying-questions-answered-on-what-works-now/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/22/your-house-buying-questions-answered-on-what-works-now/#commentsFiled under: EconomizerThinking about buying a house? Got questions about your mortgage? A new series by our sister site, AOL Real Estate, has the answers for you. In What Works Now, experts Todd Dal Porto from Bank of America, and our own Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, talk to real people and help them with the information they need. Get a preview here, then tune in to watch the whole thing on Wednesday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m.

]]>Lynnette Khalfani-Coxreal estatewalletpopwhats working nowBeth PinskerTue, 22 Jun 2010 17:30:00 ESTNevada nation's highest jobless rate for unemploymenthttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/21/nevada-nations-highest-jobless-rate-for-unemployment/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/21/nevada-nations-highest-jobless-rate-for-unemployment/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/21/nevada-nations-highest-jobless-rate-for-unemployment/#commentsFiled under: InvestingWhere is the last place you want to be if you're hanging onto a job? According to the latest statistics from the Labor Department, that's in Nevada, which now has the highest jobless rate, at 14%. What's bad news for the state is good news for Michigan, which has been at the top of the list for the past four years.

Nevada went from 13.7% in April to to 14% in May, climbing to its highest point since the state started to record jobless data in 1976. Michigan, on the other hand, went from 14% own to 13.6%. Overall, 37 states has higher unemployment rates in May.

For more job news, check out WalletPop's career section. Or watch our video on what it's like to work at Walmart for employment ideas:

]]>labor department jobless rateslabor department statisticsmichigan unemployment ratenevada highest jobless ratenevada highest unemploymentnevada joblessnevada jobless ratenevada tops michigannevada unemployment rateBeth PinskerMon, 21 Jun 2010 07:34:00 ESTFree Whataburger 'Breakfast on a Bun' on June 22http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/15/free-whataburger-breakfast-on-a-bun-on-june-22/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/15/free-whataburger-breakfast-on-a-bun-on-june-22/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/15/free-whataburger-breakfast-on-a-bun-on-june-22/#commentsFiled under: DealsThe burger chain Whataburger will be giving away free breakfast sandwiches on June 22 as part of its customer appreciation outreach. The giveaway is good at all 700 locations of the chain, either dine-in or take out, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on June 22 and includes one item per customer.

The sandwich offered is a fresh egg, choice of bacon or pork sausage, and a slice of cheese served on a toasted bun, and can be ordered "Ranchero style" with jalapenos and salsa for no extra charge. For more information on locations, visit the chains website at .

]]>free whataburgerfree whataburger breakfastfree whataburger breakfast on a bunfree whataburger june 22FreeWhataburgerFreeWhataburgerBreakfastFreeWhataburgerBreakfastOnABunFreeWhataburgerJune22whatabugerwhatabuger freewhataburger freebiewhataburger locationsWhataburgerFreebieWhataburgerLocationsBeth PinskerTue, 15 Jun 2010 07:51:00 ESTSuze Orman recovering from emergency appendectomyhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/10/suze-orman-recovering-from-emergency-appendectomy/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/10/suze-orman-recovering-from-emergency-appendectomy/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/10/suze-orman-recovering-from-emergency-appendectomy/#commentsFiled under: People, InvestingYou better bet the billing department of whatever hospital Suze Orman checked into for an emergency appendectomy will be careful about the bills it sends along to the personal finance guru, lest it get raked over the coals on Suzy'e next Oprah visit. Orman apparently fell ill in Chicago last weekend, had surgery and is now recovering in a Chicago hotel. Her main residence is in Florida.

If you've got any well wishes for Suze Orman to get better soon, leave them below. Here's a sampling of what our Facebook fans have to say. Click below to join up and you can join the discussion.

]]>emergency appendectomyoprahsuze ormanBeth PinskerThu, 10 Jun 2010 12:50:00 ESTReinventing yourself with Meg Whitman, Carly Fiorinahttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/09/election-results-put-ceos-to-new-test-with-meg-whitman-carly-fi/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/09/election-results-put-ceos-to-new-test-with-meg-whitman-carly-fi/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/06/09/election-results-put-ceos-to-new-test-with-meg-whitman-carly-fi/#commentsFiled under: InvestingThere are a lot of laid off people out there contemplating second acts these days, so maybe the new trajectories of former eBay CEO Meg Whitman and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina can serve as some kind of example. The two women made it through California's primary elections yesterday and will be running for office.

Whitman, 53, will be the Republican candidate for governor running against Attorney General Jerry Brown, while Fiorina, 55, will be running as a Republican for the Senate, against Barbara Boxer. As the first time two women are at the top of the ticket in that state, they can also serve as an example for women of a certain age and what they can achieve.

]]>california electionsCaliforniaElectionscarly fiorinaCarlyFiorinaelection resultsElectionResultsmeg whitmanreinventing yourselfReinventingYourselfwomen over 50WomenOver50Beth PinskerWed, 09 Jun 2010 07:22:00 ESTWhat it's like to work at Walmart [VIDEO]http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/04/30/what-its-like-to-work-at-walmart/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/04/30/what-its-like-to-work-at-walmart/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/04/30/what-its-like-to-work-at-walmart/#commentsFiled under: Careers, Retail, Family MoneyWhat's it like to work at Walmart? We followed one employee, Nicole Palms, through her day at a new store branch in New Jersey, and then put out a call for stories across the country.

]]>jobsjobs at walmartwalmartwalmart complaintswalmart jobsworking at walmartBeth PinskerFri, 30 Apr 2010 07:30:00 ESTSeven top scams that target seniorshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/12/18/seven-top-scams-that-target-seniors/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/12/18/seven-top-scams-that-target-seniors/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/12/18/seven-top-scams-that-target-seniors/#commentsFiled under: Retirement, Ripoffs & ScamsSeniors are one of scam artist's favorite targets. More than 25 million seniors were victims of fraud last year according to the Federal Trade Commission. Seniors become targets because they are easy to reach by phone, are often home during the day, often live along, and are often more willing to talk to strangers.

]]>dolansretirementretirement scamsRetirementScamsThe DolansBeth PinskerFri, 18 Dec 2009 08:44:00 EST30-Second Pitch: Would you give these people money?http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/12/10/30-second-pitch-would-you-give-these-people-money/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/12/10/30-second-pitch-would-you-give-these-people-money/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/12/10/30-second-pitch-would-you-give-these-people-money/#commentsFiled under: Careers, How to Save MoneySure, everyone has a story, but more often than not, they also have a pitch -- a money-making idea, a personal plea, a pet cause or even just a message to get out there. In today's world of Twitter, iPhone video and instant Internet infamy, everyone with something to push should be ready at a moment's notice to get the word out.

That's why WalletPop has started to put people to the test. Our challenge: Can you pitch in 30 seconds or less? We've been gathering up some of the results so that you can judge for yourself. Who would you give money to or follow or even just find out more info about? See for yourself and then give us your feedback.

]]>Beth PinskerThu, 10 Dec 2009 09:00:00 ESTBlack Friday Live Blog: What's your doorbuster of choice?http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/11/27/black-friday-live-blog-whats-your-doorbuster-of-choice/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/11/27/black-friday-live-blog-whats-your-doorbuster-of-choice/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/11/27/black-friday-live-blog-whats-your-doorbuster-of-choice/#commentsFiled under: Black Friday, RetailThis is the home of our Black Friday LiveBlog, where our correspondents from across the country will be reporting in on the action, the mayhem and the bargaineering. For the latest news up until the doors open, check out these links, and then watch our new video report from Toys R Us on the scene of Black Friday to get yourself in the mood:

]]>black fridayblack friday dealsblack friday deals 2009 best buyblack friday toys r usBlackFridayBlackFridayDealsBlackFridayDeals2009BestBuyBlackFridayToysRUsBeth PinskerFri, 27 Nov 2009 15:13:00 ESTBlack Friday 2009: The ads are in, and here's where to find themhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/11/23/black-friday-2009-the-ads-are-in-and-heres-where-to-find-them/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/11/23/black-friday-2009-the-ads-are-in-and-heres-where-to-find-them/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/11/23/black-friday-2009-the-ads-are-in-and-heres-where-to-find-them/#commentsFiled under: Black Friday, RetailThe ads are in! While this info is gathered in a lot of places, we thought you might like a handy list of where you can find the actual circulars from your favorite stores. So peruse away!

]]>best buyBestBuyblack fridayBlackFridayholiday shoppingHolidayShoppingkmarttargettoys r usToysRUswalmartBeth PinskerMon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:00 ESTWhich Shipping Option Is the Cheapest and Fastest? -- Savings Experimenthttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/11/19/savings-experiment-which-shipping-option-is-the-cheapest-and-fa/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/11/19/savings-experiment-which-shipping-option-is-the-cheapest-and-fa/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/11/19/savings-experiment-which-shipping-option-is-the-cheapest-and-fa/#commentsFiled under: Holiday Shopping, Savings Experiment, Transportation & Logistics
Our own Jane Tuv put FedEx, UPS and the US post office to the test for the latest savings experiment to find out how to best get your gifts to their intended recipients this holiday season. Her results may surprise you -- watch below and see how waiting it out in line at your local post office may not be the best option. For the details of her experiment, click here.

]]>Federal Expressfedexgiftsholiday shoppingholidayshow toonline shoppingpostal servicePostalServicesavings experimentSavingsExperimentshippingupsuspsBeth PinskerThu, 19 Nov 2009 12:58:00 ESTWhy social media guru Chris Brogan has thrown away your business cardhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/10/20/why-social-media-guru-chris-brogan-has-thrown-away-your-business/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/10/20/why-social-media-guru-chris-brogan-has-thrown-away-your-business/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/10/20/why-social-media-guru-chris-brogan-has-thrown-away-your-business/#commentsFiled under: Technology, CareersDoes Chris Brogan not want to do business with you? Does he think you are not worthy? Maybe you just offended him by trying to poke him in the chest with your business card after he spoke at an event that you attended.

If you're in the new media business, you've probably crossed paths with Brogan, the co-author of New York Times Bestseller "Trust Agents," but your success in getting him to remember your name and maybe do business with you depends on knowing what he thinks about business card etiquette, which we learned when we stopped him at the hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center after his keynote address at Blog World '09.

]]>blog world 09chris brogansocial mediaSocialMediatrust agentsBeth PinskerTue, 20 Oct 2009 16:45:00 ESTAdvertisers need a wake-up call, not product placement in new showshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/09/30/advertisers-need-a-wake-up-call-not-product-placement-in-new-sh/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/09/30/advertisers-need-a-wake-up-call-not-product-placement-in-new-sh/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/09/30/advertisers-need-a-wake-up-call-not-product-placement-in-new-sh/#commentsFiled under: PeopleThe dismal viewer numbers facing TV networks and advertisers this fall are leading them to do all sorts of tricks to keep putting dollars in the pockets of the entertainment companies and products in front of the eyeballs of consumers. One ramped up approach this season is the integrated product placement that goes so far into the story that shows are weaving story lines around the items.

Of course, this is nothing new. Millions of people have been staring at Coke glasses in front of the judges on American Idol for years, and it was more than 25 years ago that E.T. parceled out Reese's Pieces on the big screen for big bucks. But this year's efforts, as detailed in the L.A. Times, go much further, creating side shows (pun intended) -- like Desperate Housewives extra scene involving Sprint and a Heroes subplot about a Palm Pre.